Benji Farrow

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What age did you start snowboarding?I started skiing at age three then switched to snowboarding when I was seven.

What snowboarders do you most look up to?Ross Powers, Jerry Tucker, Danny Kass, Kevin Pearce were all killing it at my local mountain when I was young. Ross Powers, Luis Ryes and Chas Guldemond, have all had an influence in my career over the years. It’s crazy watching and wanting be like those guys and then all of a sudden you are riding with them!

What do you focus on most – slopestyle? Pipe? Big Air? and why?I focus on all equally. Growing up I was always called pipe rider because that is where my skills were. But I love Slopestyle and hope to show people that I can ride it just as well.

What is your most memorable snowboarding experience?Last year at the European Open I was sitting in third place with one rider to drop, Peetu, he stomped his run and took the win. I finished 4th behind Peetu, Iouri, and Kazu. Just be near them was something I had only dreamed of!

How has the World Snowboard Tour affected your snowboarding career?The Tour has greatly helped my career along, the ranking list is something I can always use as motivation. I also love how the events are run and how there is a stronger rider community at World Tour events compared to some other international competitions.

What age did you start snowboarding and why?Rider since 6/Competitor since 12